VW's reincarnation of the best-selling Beetle has been officially imported in left-hand drive since 1998, with right-hand drive cars arriving in early 2000.
Trade-only engine treatments specialist Forte Lubricants has assembled a marketing support package for 8000-plus garage and workshop customers - based on Office of Fair Trading guidelines for car servicing.
UK automotive battery production is at risk of running flat after Tungstone Batteries announced plans to shut its factory in the East Midlands, making 180 people redundant.
All new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII supercars are to have Mighty Dot vehicle security marking fitted as standard at the importer's Portbury preparation centre.
RAC Auto Windscreens has completed the rebranding of 50 of its 161 fitting centres.
An innovative headlamp bulb developed by ABS and airbag pioneer Philips is tipped to become standard fit on volume cars within two years.
Dealer networks could be downsized as leading carmakers tackle the changes that block exemption is heralding. Industry sources reveal major marques such as Audi, BMW and Mini will use the chance to issue new franchising contracts as a way of stripping out “rogue” retailers from their networks.
Ken Thorne World of Cars, the South Wales based dealer, has temporarily ceased trading due to financial problems, according to sources.
The motor industry personality, car retailer and carmaker of the year will take the three headline honours in AM Awards 2003 at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham, on February 27.
Car registration taxes have come under renewed attack from the European Commission, which believes they should be reduced or scrapped in order to improve the movement of cars within the European Union.
In a turbulent week for the development of ultra clean transport, Ford Motor Company announced it was to pull the plug on its Think electric car division while one French firm was preparing to present its “air car” to business chiefs in London.
Britain's big three carmakers pushed down new car prices in August during the build-up to the 52-style numberplate, according to a report by CarPriceCheck.com. The study found the average discount was 0.69 per cent, which equates to a saving of £83 on a £12,000 small family hatchback.
Vauxhall is launching a new three-year customer care commitment programme to strengthen its aftersales support for garages and drivers.
Dixon Motors staff are ambushing car parks in the north of England to win new aftersales business.
Peter Lawrence, senior sales manager for Delphi Diesel Aftermarket Europe and overseas diesel aftermarket operations, has been made an honorary member of the Association of Australasian Diesel Specialists.
Mazda has the models to target an eight per cent share of the UK new car market in which it currently holds less than one per cent, according to European vice president of marketing Steven Cootes.
Toyota Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Company have struck a deal to develop environmentally-friendly cars after years of rivalry to win new car sales.
Nearly half of all new car buyers are unhappy with the level of sales and aftersales service they receive from franchised dealers, according to the Which? Car 2002 report.
Car dealers are tightening their grip on the used sector, accounting for 56.6 per cent of all transactions last year, but 81.6 per cent of the market value.
Small, affordable 'lifestyle' 4x4s are a success story that has helped to increase off-roaders' sector share.
The Saab 9-5 is a keenly-priced, well-equipped alternative to the Audi A6. Up to three years old, values drop more rapidly than other executive models, so private buyers can pick up real bargains.
Bolton firm Informer International has developed a telephone-based security system that, when triggered, sends an alarm alert to a pre-determined phone number.
National Tyres and Autocare has unveiled a new million-pound corporate identity aimed at improving customers' understanding of the firm's services and products.
Ten per cent of the 100-plus BMW Approved repairer network estimators who failed a tough certification test are having their training needs reassessed by their managers. All are expected to resit the examination, which is part of the Audatex Fast Track Certification course.
Federal-Mogul brand Champion has been appointed OE supplier to Peugeot's 2002 international car of the year, the 307.
Daewoo is gearing up for a sustained product attack on the marketplace following its acquisition by General Motors. Its vision is to become a “respected value” brand.
The City of London Police force has conscripted a micromini Smart car on to its fleet.
Honda says dramatic changes in the D-sector of the market have forced it to rethink its retail strategy with the new Accord, which goes on sale next spring.
